MEDICAL BATTERY: WHEN PATIENT RIGHTS CONFLICT WITH QUALITY OF CARE

Abstract

An important legal issue with potential ethical, monetary and patient care implications involves the revocation of informed consent and the potential for a lawsuit based on medical battery. In performing medical or surgical... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Claire La Roche (Longwood University)
  2. Ripon La Roche (Inter American University School of Optometry)

Topic Area

Topics: Management and Health Care Management - Click here when done

Session

HC1 » Health Care Issues (08:00 - Thursday, 6th October, Arcadian 3 Room)

Paper

LaRocheMedicalBattery.pdf